Elocon

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DRUG DESCRIPTION

Chemically, mometasone furoate is
9α,21-dichloro-11β,17-dihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene3,20-dione
17-(2-furoate), with the empirical formula C27 H30CI2O6,
a molecular weight of 521.4 and the following structural formula:

Mometasone furoate is a white
to off-white powder practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in
octanol, and moderately soluble in ethyl alcohol.

What are the precautions when taking mometasone furoate (Elocon)?

Before using mometasone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Corticosteroids can make skin infections worse and more difficult to treat. Tell your doctor if you have a skin infection so it can be treated. Tell your doctor promptly if your condition does not improve or if you have worsening skin symptoms.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or over large areas of skin can make it more difficult...